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महर्षि पतंजलि योग एवं प्राकृतिक चिकित्सा परिषद (संचलित: 2007)

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali / पतंजलि योगसूत्र

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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)

English

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (~196 aphorisms, 4 padas) define classical Raja Yoga. Core for YCB Theory, DYeD/DYTT philosophy units, and MPYPCP syllabus. Foundation sutras: I.2, II.29 (Ashtanga), II.46 (Asana).

हिंदी

पतंजलि योगसूत्र (~196 सूत्र, 4 पाद) राजयोग का मूल ग्रंथ। YCB Theory, DYeD/DYTT दर्शन, MPYPCP पाठ्यक्रम का आधार। मुख्य: I.2, II.29 (अष्टांग), II.46 (आसन)।

Definition (I.2): Yogash chitta-vritti-nirodhah — Yoga is cessation of mental modifications. | योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः
Related: Ashtanga Yoga B6 | Bhagavad Gita B2 | Pancha Kosha B4 | Pranayama A8

इस अध्याय में / In this chapter

English

  • Memorise I.2 yoga definition for YCB Theory
  • List eight limbs (II.29) and five yamas/niyamas
  • Understand four padas at survey level

हिंदी

  • I.2 योग परिभाषा याद
  • अष्टांग व पाँच यम-नियम
  • चार पाद का सर्वेक्षण

EN: Two thousand years ago, Patanjali distilled yoga into aphorisms precise as mathematics. I.2 is the north star — every practice question returns to chitta-vritti-nirodha.

HI: पतंजलि ने योग को सूत्रों में संक्षिप्त किया। I.2 हर अभ्यास प्रश्न का केंद्र है — चित्तवृत्तिनिरोध।

Adhyayan / Framework — अध्ययन एवं संरचना

Patanjali yoga sutras ashtanga eight limbs diagramAshtanga yoga eight limbs yama niyama

Four Padas & Ashtanga

PadaENहिंदी
SamadhiSamadhi, mind-statesसमाधि, चित्त
SadhanaKriya Yoga, Ashtangaसाधन, अष्टांग
VibhutiSiddhis (study with caution)सिद्धियाँ (सावधानी)
KaivalyaLiberationकैवल्य

Ashtanga (II.29): EN — Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi. HI — यम, नियम, आसन, प्राणायाम, प्रत्याहार, धारणा, ध्यान, समाधि।

Five Yamas (II.30): Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha. Five Niyamas (II.32): Shaucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishvara-pranidhana.

Key sutras — expanded

I.2: Yogash chitta-vritti-nirodhah — Yoga is stilling the fluctuations of the mind. HI — योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः।

II.46: Sthira-sukham asanam — Posture steady and comfortable. HI — स्थिरसुखमासनम्।

II.29: Eight limbs in order — ethical foundation (yama-niyama) before asana. HI — नैतिक आधार पहले।

Labh / Application — लाभ एवं अभ्यास में उपयोग

English

  • YCB Theory revision — definitions, eight limbs, yama-niyama lists.
  • Practice framework — YS II.46 sthira-sukham guides asana teaching.
  • Ethical foundation — yamas/niyamas inform teacher conduct.

हिंदी

  • YCB Theory — परिभाषा, अष्टांग, यम-नियम।
  • अभ्यास — II.46 स्थिरसुखमासनम्।
  • नीतिक आधार — यम-नियम शिक्षक आचरण।
Disclaimer: Philosophy study supports yoga education; not medical or psychiatric treatment. | दर्शन शिक्षा सहायक है; चिकित्सा/मनोचिकित्सा का विकल्प नहीं।

Savdhani / Study Cautions — सावधानी

IssueEnglishहिंदी
Siddhi chapter misuseVibhuti pada is not a powers manualविभूति पाद सिद्धि मैनुअल नहीं
Self-diagnosis via philosophySutras do not replace clinical careसूत्र चिकित्सा नहीं
Literal translation onlyStudy with qualified teacher/commentaryगुरु/टीका से पढ़ें
Skipping yama-niyamaEthics before advanced asanaयम-नियम पहले

YCB Exam Quick Points

Yoga definitionI.2 — chitta vritti nirodha
Eight limbsII.29
Asana principleII.46 sthira-sukham
5 YamasII.30
5 NiyamasII.32

Saankshep / Chapter Summary — संक्षेप

English

  • I.2 = yoga definition; II.29 = Ashtanga; II.46 = sthira-sukham
  • Four padas: Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti, Kaivalya
  • Study with commentary — not literal word alone

हिंदी

  • I.2, II.29, II.46 मुख्य
  • चार पाद
  • टीका सहित अध्ययन
पिछला / Previous: Face Yoga A13  |  अगला / Next: Bhagavad Gita B2

References

  1. Patanjali Yoga Sutras (Swami Vivekananda / Swami Hariharananda trans.)
  2. YCB Theory Syllabus
  3. MDNIY — Yoga Philosophy
  4. Swami Satyananda — Four Chapters on Freedom

Last updated: June 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier B1